Removal and Installation: Removal
- Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Disconnect AWD solenoid harness connector.
- Remove connector bracket.
- Put matching mark on the thread edge of electric controlled coupling. The matching mark should be in line with the matching mark on the companion flange.CAUTION: For matching mark, use paint. Never damage electric controlled coupling.NOTE: When replacing electric controlled coupling, matching mark is not necessary.
- Remove companion flange lock nut, using a flange wrench (commercial service tool).
- Remove companion flange.
- Remove electric controlled coupling breather hose from coupling cover.
- Remove coupling cover with electric controlled coupling from final drive assembly.
- Remove electric controlled coupling from coupling cover.
- Remove AWD solenoid harness.
- Remove front oil seal from coupling cover, using a suitable tool.CAUTION: Be careful not to damage coupling cover.
- Remove center oil seal from final drive assembly.